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# Encryption & PKI Specialist

- **Company:** X4 Technology
- **Location:** Telford, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, SSL Certificate Management, Cyberark, Technical Debt
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/41903444/

## About the Role

Proven experience as an Encryption Architect, PKI Architect, Cryptography Architect or Security Architect with a strong focus on encryption technologies.Strong understanding of enterprise PKI, certificate lifecycle management and cryptographic controls.Experience designing and implementing key management and secrets management solutions.Knowledge of Azure security services, particularly Azure Key Vault, Managed HSM and BYOK concepts.Experience with technologies such as Thales, CipherTrust and/or CyberArk.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience working within large enterprise, regulated or public sector environments would be highly advantageous.
Please apply now if this role is of interest.

## Description

I'm currently supporting a major digital transformation programme and am looking to speak with experienced Encryption Architects who have a strong background in enterprise cryptography, PKI and key management.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in assessing an existing cryptographic landscape and helping shape the future-state security architecture across a large, complex enterprise environment.
Encryption & PKI Specialist - Key Responsibilities
Lead technical assessments across encryption, PKI and certificate management services.Review existing cryptographic controls, trust models and certificate management processes.Evaluate current key management and secrets management solutions, including technologies such as CyberArk and Thales.Design future-state encryption and key management architectures using Azure-native services including Azure Key Vault and Managed HSM.Identify security risks, technical debt and opportunities for improvement across hybrid environments.Produce architecture documentation, technical recommendations and strategic roadmaps.Work closely with technical and business stakeholders to define secure, scalable cryptographic solutions.
Encryption & PKI Specialist - Key Skills Required


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